News about Flamenco in Barcelona

For some, she was the greatest female flamenco dancer of all time. Born in Somorrostro, she traveled the world with her flamenco artistry. Some criticized her upon returning from the United States because her shows had become too “Americanized”. However, there is no doubt that the dancer Carmen Amaya revolutionized flamenco dance, particularly for women, […]

On November 2, 2018, Catalan artist Rosalía released her second album, “El Mal Querer” instantly becoming the most listened-to album in a day on Spotify in Spain. The whole country had “Malamente,” its main single, on repeat, and it seemed like everyone couldn’t resist occasionally shouting the refrain’s catchy lyrics. In the same year, the […]

The mountain of Montjuic, home of the Tablao de Carmen, is one of Barcelona’s emblematic peaks, like El Putxet and Tibidabo, and one of the most culturally rich. It is known for its museums, theaters, and stunning viewpoints, but not many people are aware of its historical connection to flamenco. What shouldn’t you miss on […]

The beat [el compás] is the root of flamenco, the foundation, the mother from which all flamenco styles are born. Without the ‘compás’, there is no flamenco; they are inseparable, and even when it is less palpable, such as in a slow piece, the rhythm is there even if not audibly. It is a feeling […]

What to eat in Barcelona? Cities by the sea are centers of influence and constant movement of people and culture, and Barcelona is no exception. Its position along the Mediterranean and its role as a economic hub, drawing people from all over Spain, have transformed it into a city with a diverse culinary offering that […]

Flamenco did not arrive in Catalonia in the 1950s through Murcian and Andalusian migration, as widely assumed in much of Spain. It happened much earlier: the first mention of the word “flamenco” in any document in the region was on January 26, 1794, in the Diario de Barcelona, in verses sent by J.M.A. ‘el Madrileño’ […]

Flamenco dancing:The most demanded discipline Barcelona is a synonym of flamenco and flamenco is a synonym of Barcelona. i.e. Barcelona. The flamenco tablaos, festivals and bars are part of the city and its history, but the flamenco offer in the city also includes the first step for our quarries: the schools. One of the most […]

Louboutin & bulerías In May this year, Christian Louboutin, luxury shoes designer, launched some photographs with the Spanish actress Rossy de Palma attired with fans, shawls, metallic combs and flamenco guitars. The French brand announced their collection Flamencabadedicated and inspired by flamenco. “I always wanted to do something related to flamenco because it has a […]

Little Spanish language at the tablaos If you peep into a tablao any day of the week, you will hear people speaking English, French, Italian, Chinese, German or Arabic. Very little Spanish, and mainly spoken by  performers and the rest of the employees in the place. If you mention the tablaos in a conversation among […]

The soleá is one of the most emblematic dances in flamenco , and, just as in singing, its execution encompasses each and every one of the essential elements of flamenco’s dance aesthetics. For flamenco enthusiasts, the soleá is one of the flamenco “palos” (forms) they expect to enjoy in a tablao. The soul of the […]